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Published: 2012-10-01 01:30:07 +0000 UTC; Views: 2412; Favourites: 184; Downloads: 8
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Description Another one of my Shadow doodles I did earlier today. Just messing with different styles. This is one of the ones I liked the best out of the batch I did.

When I was drawing him, I was thinking of like, a far far future version of Shadow, when the earth is nearly destroyed and he's the only person left alive. He's caught somewhere between hopelessness and keeping his promise to Maria, and wants to find some way to kickstart a new era of life on earth before he goes ahead and dies already for Pete's sake. He's tired and wants his job to be done, but being the only person in the world means it's taking him a long time to accomplish his goal. He recalls times when he was hunted down as the world's enemy, and times when he was heralded as a great savior. It's been so long though, he can't remember which ones actually happened, and what kind of person he had been in the past. The only memory he still clings to is his promise to Maria, and the love she had for humanity.

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The other scenario I came up with while drawing this was that he was again, the only person left alive at the end of the world, but instead of trying to restart life on earth, he had actually stayed alive because he knew that one day Sonic would be thrown into the far future by some cosmic event, and that without the help of someone else, Sonic would be stranded in the future with no way of returning (chaos control time travel requires two people). So he waited. And waited. And waited. Even after the rest of the world fell apart and he was totally alone, he waited. Finally, thousands of years later Sonic arrived because of the time anomaly, and with Shadow's help was able to return to his own timeline and enjoy the rest of his life. When Sonic learns that he waited so long for him he feels terrible, but future Shadow assures him that waiting the thousands of years in solitude was worth having Sonic as his friend for the short time they were alive together. Though once he returns to the present, Sonic fails to get such a heartfelt confession out of his current Shadow.

Yup. This is me when I'm doing coloring practice.

Shadow (c) SEGA
I think the texture I used is from Lost and Taken.
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Comments: 28

PurpleComet5 [2017-06-19 01:32:35 +0000 UTC]

Your stories are on point! And the pic looks great! It is always good to try different styles when drawing

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Ariomi [2015-04-17 03:49:23 +0000 UTC]

Spot on stories, very thoughtful. Poor shads needs a rest.

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calculusmaster [2013-11-28 21:18:25 +0000 UTC]

The backstories are awesome! Faved!

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SonicGirlDreamer [2013-06-18 01:18:35 +0000 UTC]

I'm about to cry reading those stories... Shadow has a huge heart, no matter how hard he tries to hide it.

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SimonSoys In reply to SonicGirlDreamer [2013-07-07 21:52:58 +0000 UTC]

I think it's because he has such a huge heart that he tries to hide it. He knows he can love too much, and knows how deeply loss will affect him. But he still can't help being a good guy and doing the right thing, even though he hates it. He's never been a bad person, just misguided and angry.

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mlpandsthfan11315 In reply to SimonSoys [2016-10-05 16:14:12 +0000 UTC]

According to kabalarian philosophy, Shadow craves affection but struggles to find anyone who gets and understands him. This is because of his name.

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SilentMortal [2013-05-21 21:14:28 +0000 UTC]

That expression of his says it all. Wonderful work.

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ShadowLvr15 [2013-01-28 22:23:51 +0000 UTC]

that's amazing!! but sad

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Ojamalio [2012-10-28 04:31:33 +0000 UTC]

das some deep schmitt.

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sendoki [2012-10-03 20:36:45 +0000 UTC]

Those are some very intriguing backstories you've come up with! Seriously!
I'd love to see more done with either or. I think the second story is my favorite, though both are great.
The picture in itself is nice, but the stories you have behind it really adds to it!
The colors in the picture are very nice, by the way. Love the redness and worn-out look to him!

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SimonSoys In reply to sendoki [2012-10-18 16:57:25 +0000 UTC]

Thanks! I think the backstories were the most fun part of this, actually. XD

I wonder if I'll ever be able to do something with them. I'd love to make the second one into a comic at some point, I just dunno when I'd have time! DX Too many ideas, too little time.

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Cylent-Nite [2012-10-03 11:50:32 +0000 UTC]

Man, I love your storyline ideas. Both of them are really good, the first one's really badass, and the second is really heartfelt. And Shadow looks great here too, he looks really worn out, it's suiting for both of the ideas you've thought out! Great job!

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Starzway [2012-10-01 21:39:07 +0000 UTC]

Wow even when drawing you have these deep emotional thoughts in your head. I wish I could think like that while drawing.

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SimonSoys In reply to Starzway [2012-10-01 22:45:23 +0000 UTC]

I'm constantly overthinking things. It's why I don't get more work done, I think. XD

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ShuyinTheEnigmatic [2012-10-01 15:42:58 +0000 UTC]

Wow, he got the crap kicked out of him...

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Dody-Inferno [2012-10-01 10:47:57 +0000 UTC]

I almost never favourite pictures of Shadow, but your concepts persuaded me, especially the second one. Though I'm sure the red scheme was also a part of it. And the worn out look. Not that I mind when Sonic characters are always drawn like they are flawless without so much as a scratch in every pose, but this gives him more personality and weakness. As much weakness as an immortal can have, anyway.

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SimonSoys In reply to Dody-Inferno [2012-10-01 11:04:59 +0000 UTC]

Haha, the doodle itself I think is only worthy of scraps, but I was having a lot of fun with the backstories and wanted to share them. XD I had another one where all the Mobians and humans eventually migrated from a worn-out earth in search of other planets with more resources. Shadow is the only one left behind to try and salvage what's left of the planet and protect it for when it's inhabitants return. It basically turned into Wall-E with an angsty hedgehog instead of cute robots.

So glad you like it though! I like drawing people a little raggedy and beaten up sometimes. XD

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DariusQuatts [2012-10-01 06:25:39 +0000 UTC]

Hehehe active thinker xD Shadow needs to get some shut eyeeeeeee~ (:

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seashellby [2012-10-01 04:03:03 +0000 UTC]

Augh, this looks awesome! o8 And I love the little ideas with the picture!
You're so cool OyOy! ;o;

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SimonSoys In reply to seashellby [2012-10-18 16:58:08 +0000 UTC]

Ahhh thanks! I still like your future Shadow the best! Too cute with little Silver~ x3

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Kenna-FireFox [2012-10-01 02:55:03 +0000 UTC]

Nice

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321PieTime [2012-10-01 02:49:20 +0000 UTC]

so cool O-O

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MegaHayzer [2012-10-01 02:18:47 +0000 UTC]

Not sure if blood or shading. lol

All silliness aside, I really like this. The pose conveys injury and age. Well done.

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freaksofwar [2012-10-01 02:05:19 +0000 UTC]

You've captured the worn out look very well!

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Tonythunder [2012-10-01 01:53:19 +0000 UTC]

I like that unamused look on his face

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Tabersnack [2012-10-01 01:33:28 +0000 UTC]

thats sooooo coooooooolll <3

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SimonSoys In reply to Tabersnack [2012-10-01 01:35:28 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!

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Tabersnack In reply to SimonSoys [2012-10-01 01:36:58 +0000 UTC]

no problem

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